To 're-' or not to 're-'? Campaign Mailer Calls for Re-election of BOE Newcomer

By SUSAN ROSELLI BONNELL

October 30, 2014 at 5:06 PM

By SUSAN ROSELLI BONNELL

October 30, 2014 at 5:06 PM

CLARK, NJ - On Monday, residents of the Third Ward received a campaign mailer from Republican candidate for Town Council, Steve Hund. The mailers, which were paid for by the Clark Republican Campaign 2014, included the following wording:

“It’s pretty sad the current administration is portraying a newcomer as an incumbent in the Board of Education election,” said Steve Donkersloot, who is also running for the first time. He is the fourth candidate in the BOE race. Three seats are open on the board.

“The verbiage was supposed to be ‘elect’ and ‘re-elect',” said Hund. “I only caught it myself when it came out and I saw it in my mailbox Monday afternoon.” Hund said he approved the inclusion of the Board of Education blurb in the mailer because he supports the three candidates.

John DeSimone, Clark Republican Party Chairman, said it shouldn’t have said re-elect and thought that it must have been an oversight. “Without a doubt, yes, it could be misleading,” DeSimone said. “But it’s really not a big deal. Elect or re-elect.”

There wouldn’t ordinarily be school board election language on a council candidate’s literature, DeSimone said, but, he continued, “They probably just threw that on there because they support the Board of Education.”

According to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Committee, there are no laws or rules governing the use of the words “elect” or “re-elect” in paid campaign literature.

CLARK, NJ – An ordinance introduced by the Clark Town Council during their August 6 Workshop Meeting will appropriate $400,000 worth of municipal bonds for various public improvements. “This is for the DPW equipment, and some of our traffic lights,” said Mayor Sal Bonaccorso during the meeting.

The council will vote on the ordinance at their Public Meeting on August 20. The meeting will be ...

CLARK, NJ – An ordinance introduced by the Clark Town Council during their August 6 Workshop ...

CLARK, NJ – Six fun-filled weeks at Clark’s Summer Recreation Camp came to a loud and carnival-like close on Thursday. Music, ice cream, dancing and lots of water activities marked the end of another season of a local summer tradition.

“These six weeks just flew by,” said Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo. “It has been a delightful summer. The campers and staff have been wonderful, simply ...

CLARK, NJ – Six fun-filled weeks at Clark’s Summer Recreation Camp came to a loud and carnival-like ...

CLARK, NJ – Proposed renovations to the Clark McDonald’s were approved at last Thursday’s Planning Board Meeting. The board reviewed and approved plans for a new two-lane drive-thru at the McDonald’s as well as cosmetic and signage changes to the facility.

“McDonald’s [restaurants] are going through a corporate rebranding, and improvement in all the facilities is happening across the state of ...

CLARK, NJ – Proposed renovations to the Clark McDonald’s were approved at last Thursday’s Planning ...

CLARK, NJ - Officials at Arthur L. Johnson High School recently announced that 49 students have been recognized as Advanced Placement School Scholars by The College Board. The award recognizes high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams.

“These students have demonstrated their consistency with being able to succeed with college-level work ...

CLARK, NJ - Officials at Arthur L. Johnson High School recently announced that 49 students have ...

CLARK, NJ - A fast-passing thunderstorm brought drenching rains to the start of National Night Out in Clark Tuesday. The wet beginnnings did nothing to diminish the fun, festivities and spirit of the remainder of the evening.

The event was moved to the grounds of the Clark Recreation Center this year allowing for a greater offering of activities. As the community has come to expect there was ...

CLARK, NJ - A fast-passing thunderstorm brought drenching rains to the start of National Night Out ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Ashley Redding was just making a quick run to CVS the night of Jan. 28, 2018. She said told her husband, Quinton Redding, and their three young children that she’d be right back. Instead, she ended up at the hospital.

Redding was driving on Central Avenue when another car, driven by a minor with four other minors in the car, attempted to turn left into the Krauser's parking ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Ashley Redding was just making a quick run to CVS the night of Jan. 28, 2018. She ...

Editor's note: This story was updated at 3:55 p.m. with a correction and a clarification.

WESTFIELD, NJ — Ashley Redding was just making a quick run to CVS the night of Jan. 28, 2018. She said told her husband, Quinton Redding, and their three young children that she’d be right back. Instead, she ended up at the hospital.

Redding was driving on Central Avenue when another car, driven by a ...

Editor's note: This story was updated at 3:55 p.m. with a correction and a ...

CLARK, NJ- The flocks of people registering and checking in, the sound of the motorcycles roaring down the street, it could only be the Blue Knights New Jersey III as they kicked off their Knights of the Woods event at the Deutscher Club on Sunday, August 5, 2018. By 9:00 a.m. the sound of motorcycles filled the air, as riders gathered and readied for the day ahead.

In the crowd were six ...

CLARK, NJ- The flocks of people registering and checking in, the sound of the motorcycles roaring ...

Once again each Monday night, Emma's Brick Oven will have Frank Sinatra songs by Paul Fasone. Can't make it Monday? Tuesday night is Kids Night Out, this week featuring their favorite troll, "Branch".... Don't miss out and bring the kids to join in the fun!!!

Emma's Brick Oven is located at 101 North Union Avenue, Cranford, NJ. You can reach the restaurant at 908-497-1211.

Once again each Monday night, Emma's Brick Oven will have Frank Sinatra songs by Paul Fasone. Can't ...